Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 87 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 20 | 31 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 108-87. Ugly basketball, but the Hawks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. 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 broke open after the break.
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.