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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 30 23 19 24 96
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 12 25 31 94

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Knicks snuck past the Hawks 96-94. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.