Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 102 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 33 | 29 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Suns 103-102. Ugly basketball, but the Hawks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.