Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Knicks 97-96. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.