Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 22 | 36 | 35 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 35 | 28 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Knicks 118-116. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.