Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 19 | 19 | 35 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Hawks edged the Raptors 97-90. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.