Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 32 | 33 | 24 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 24 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards knocked off the Hawks 118-113. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.