Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
89
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Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
138
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 89 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 34 | 42 | 35 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Hawks buried the Nuggets 138-89. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.