Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
144
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 42 | 40 | 31 | 31 | 144 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs buried the Hawks 144-111. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.