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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 35 27 21 22 105
Washington WizardsWizards 25 26 29 29 109

After Action Report

The Wizards snuck past the Hawks 109-105. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.