Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 17 | 26 | 31 | 99 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Hawks held off the Kings 99-91. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.