Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
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Chemistry
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Atlanta HawksHawks
100
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 14 | 28 | 26 | 98 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Hornets 100-98. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.