Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 86 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 30 | 27 | 37 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Hornets 124-86. Hawks torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.