Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 36 | 31 | 37 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 39 | 25 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hawks edged the Kings 121-113. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.