Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 32 | 14 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hawks took care of the Knicks 111-95. Hawks' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.