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Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
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Washington WizardsWizards
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 122 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 37 | 29 | 20 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Hawks knocked off the Wizards 122-121. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.