Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 31 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Hawks squeaked past the Knicks 120-118 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.