Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 33 | 24 | 32 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 32 | 37 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets squeaked past the Hawks 120-118. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.