Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 30 | 11 | 23 | 90 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hawks took care of the Suns 102-90. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.