Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Hornets 105-95. Hawks torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.