Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 39 | 30 | 32 | 121 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Hawks 121-115. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.