Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 101 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors snuck past the Hawks 103-101. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.