Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Atlanta HawksHawks
77
away
New Jersey NetsNets
81
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 77 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 24 | 13 | 24 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Hawks 81-77. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.