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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
120
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 29 29 25 21 104
Sacramento KingsKings 28 28 34 30 120

After Action Report

The Kings downed the Hawks 120-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.