Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Atlanta HawksHawks
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 6 | 114 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 9 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks squeaked past the Hornets 117-114 in overtime. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.