Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 105 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Hawks 105-92. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.