Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards pulled away from the Hawks 112-96. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.