Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
96
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 102 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 19 | 26 | 31 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Hawks outlasted the Jazz 102-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.