Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 32 | 15 | 31 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 24 | 35 | 18 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Knicks 108-96. Every possession went the Hawks way. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.