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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
120
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 23 35 28 34 120
Atlanta HawksHawks 32 38 36 17 123

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Hawks survived the Nets 123-120. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.