Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 105 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Hawks 107-105. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.