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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
127
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Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
91
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 38 32 27 30 127
Washington WizardsWizards 18 20 35 18 91

After Action Report

The Hawks buried the Wizards 127-91. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.