Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 29 | 43 | 29 | 128 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 29 | 29 | 15 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hawks demolished the Knicks 128-100. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.