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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 30 18 23 25 96
New York KnicksKnicks 39 28 27 22 116

After Action Report

The Knicks ran roughshod over the Hawks 116-96. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.