Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 126 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Hawks 126-109. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.