Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 116 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 36 | 34 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks fended off the Timberwolves 123-116. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks are in a full-on tailspin; the Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.