Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
95
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 90 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Nets 95-90. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.