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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 28 24 22 20 94
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 22 30 24 102

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers held off the Hawks 102-94. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. The Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.