Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 23 | 32 | 34 | 7 | 129 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 12 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Hawks 134-129 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.