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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
108
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Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 17 35 25 31 108
Atlanta HawksHawks 31 30 29 22 112

After Action Report

The Hawks squeaked past the Wizards 112-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.