Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 38 | 34 | 35 | 18 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Hawks held off the Knicks 125-117. Hawks torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.