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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 24 30 26 24 14 118
Atlanta HawksHawks 22 27 23 32 9 113

After Action Report

The Bobcats snuck past the Hawks 118-113 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.