Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
127
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Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 127 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 30 | 35 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Hawks held off the Knicks 127-118. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.