Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 34 | 39 | 23 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Knicks 124-97. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.