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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
136
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
87
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 43 43 19 31 136
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 23 18 23 23 87

After Action Report

The Hawks demolished the Clippers 136-87. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Clippers are in a full-on tailspin. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.