Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 119 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Hawks pulled away from the Kings 119-109. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Hawks; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.