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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
away
Chemistry Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 18 16 32 28 94
New York KnicksKnicks 29 34 29 34 126

After Action Report

The Knicks demolished the Hawks 126-94. Knicks torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.