Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 25 | 33 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Hawks rolled past the Knicks 121-97. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.