Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 21 | 30 | 35 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 35 | 30 | 19 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Hawks 114-109. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.