Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
New York KnicksKnicks
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Hawks 113-105. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.