Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 38 | 24 | 25 | 121 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Hawks 121-86. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks sent shots into the fifth row all night; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.