Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 11 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 18 | 20 | 31 | 6 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Hawks snuck past the Knicks 108-103 in overtime. Every possession went the Hawks way. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.