Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 26 | 27 | 34 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Hawks 120-118. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.