Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
93
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 91 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 93 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Hawks 93-91. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.