Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Knicks squeaked past the Hawks 120-117. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Hawks · 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.