Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
New York KnicksKnicks
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 34 | 25 | 27 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 31 | 23 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Knicks 116-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.