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Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 22 22 26 96
Atlanta HawksHawks 30 30 35 31 126

After Action Report

The Hawks buried the 76ers 126-96. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The 76ers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.