Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 107 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Heat 107-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.