Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
68
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 28 | 27 | 37 | 122 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 6 | 20 | 11 | 31 | 68 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Hawks 122-68. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.