Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
144
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 35 | 36 | 41 | 144 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 33 | 32 | 38 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Hawks fended off the Wizards 144-136. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.