⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Knicks got 9 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ ATL better than we expected
▼ NY better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 7 points better than our numbers for the Hawks.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Knicks won, and why the Hawks did not.
From the game
Won the glass, 55 rebounds to 37
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Hawks
Good plays
- 9-0 run
A 9-0 run cut a 10-point deficit to 1
Q4 6:59 · ATL 113-114 NY
- Go-ahead
Onyeka Okongwu hit a 25-foot three jumper, Trae Young with the assist
Q4 2:01 · ATL 121-119 NY
- Go-ahead
Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit a running layup
Q4 0:49 · ATL 125-124 NY
Bad plays
- Turnover
Trae Young bad pass turnover
Q4 0:09 · ATL 125-126 NY
Knicks
Good plays
- Lead
Jalen Brunson hit a 26-foot three step back jumper
Q4 1:17 · ATL 121-124 NY
- Winner
OG Anunoby hit a free throw 2 of 2
Q4 0:29 · ATL 125-126 NY
- Ties it
OG Anunoby hit a free throw 1 of 2
Q4 0:29 · ATL 125-125 NY
Bad plays
- Turnover
Jalen Brunson bad pass turnover
Q4 4:35 · ATL 111-114 NY
- Turnover
Jalen Brunson lost ball turnover
Q4 0:51 · ATL 123-124 NY
- Goaltend
OG Anunoby defensive goaltending violation
Q4 0:49 · ATL 125-124 NY
📊The numbers
| ATL | NY | |
|---|---|---|
| 48% | Shooting from the field | 45% |
| 17 | Threes made | 15 |
| 40% | Three-point accuracy | 35% |
| 22 | Free throws made | 27 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 55 |
| 9 | Offensive rebounds | 19 |
| 33 | Assists | 27 |
| 50 | Points in the paint | 52 |
| 23 | Fast break points | 12 |
| 24 | Points off turnovers | 20 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 6 | Steals | 9 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
