Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
84
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 84 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Hawks 125-84. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.