Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 36 | 24 | 24 | 103 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 38 | 24 | 33 | 37 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Raptors buried the Hawks 132-103. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.