Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 104 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Kings downed the Hawks 119-104. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.