Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
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Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 15 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 92 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 16 | 29 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hawks fended off the Nuggets 98-92. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.