Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 26 | 37 | 28 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Hawks handled the Knicks 117-107. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.