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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
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Chemistry Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
98
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 20 20 22 38 100
Milwaukee BucksBucks 18 28 31 21 98

After Action Report

The Hawks survived the Bucks 100-98. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.