Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 33 | 27 | 36 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 42 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Knicks 121-117. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.