Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 90 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 20 | 21 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Hawks 99-90. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.