Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 3:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 108 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 25 | 36 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks snuck past the SuperSonics 111-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.