Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 100 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 37 | 26 | 23 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks rolled past the Hawks 121-100. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.