Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 19 | 26 | 17 | 86 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 26 | 33 | 16 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Hawks 94-86. Knicks torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.