Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 10 | 14 | 118 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Suns squeaked past the Hawks 118-115 in double overtime. Suns torched the Hawks on the offensive end. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.