Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 121 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Hawks squeaked past the Jazz 121-116. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.