Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 32 | 43 | 28 | 130 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 42 | 22 | 15 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Hawks demolished the Knicks 130-110. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.