Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Knicks 126-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.