Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 128 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 25 | 39 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Hawks 128-121. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.