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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
109
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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.