Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 37 | 31 | 25 | 114 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hawks held off the Raptors 114-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.