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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
away
Chemistry Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 24 24 27 32 107
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 40 30 24 120

After Action Report

The 76ers outlasted the Hawks 120-107. 76ers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the 76ers; Hawks' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 76ers · 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 · 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.