Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 38 | 28 | 30 | 124 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 31 | 36 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks squeaked past the Nets 125-124. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.