Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 21 | 18 | 36 | 102 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 25 | 19 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Hawks 102-99. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.