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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
87
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 23 31 25 32 111
Atlanta HawksHawks 24 21 22 20 87

After Action Report

The Warriors demolished the Hawks 111-87. Every possession went the Warriors way. Warriors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Hawks' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.