Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Knicks 99-98. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.