Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 10 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 28 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Hawks 126-125 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.