Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 19 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Hawks rolled past the Nets 126-97. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.