Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 105 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 39 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Wizards buried the Hawks 127-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.