Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 101 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 21 | 29 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Kings edged the Hawks 109-101. Lineup balance gave the Kings a clear synergy edge. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hawks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.