Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hawks held off the Clippers 103-96. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.