Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 37 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Hawks handled the Wizards 126-111. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.