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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 27 28 18 23 96
Atlanta HawksHawks 29 29 30 25 113

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Hawks handled the Wizards 113-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.