Knick Three’s Ground Hawks
The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks for the third time this season, winning last night at Madison Square Garden 99-98. Al Horfords last second shot went in, but replay showed it was a tenth of a second too late, following Wilson Chandlers block of Josh Smith’s last second effort. Danilo Gallinari led all New York scorers with 27 points, hitting four of five from three point land. Josh Smith had 25 points with 10 boards, and 6 assists to lead Atlanta. Joe Johnson had 22 points. The Knicks clearly outplayed, and out shot the Hawks all night. The Hawks beat them on the boards 43-38, but that was about it. New York shot .506 to Atlanta’s .425 from the floor. They won from the charity stripe .846 to .778. They shot 10 of 17 to Atlanta’s 3 of 17 from beyond the 3 point arc. Atlanta has two days to off, before heading to our Nations Capital to face the Wizards. The Hawks have won both meetings with Washington this season. Lets hope Atlanta they can dish out some capital punishment, to end their two game losing streak.
