Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 28 | 29 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hawks demolished the Knicks 118-97. Hawks' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.