Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 112 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 20 | 34 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Hawks survived the Kings 112-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. Whispers of a Kings locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.