Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 16 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 104 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Knicks 104-88. Ugly basketball, but the Hawks did just enough. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.