Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
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Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 30 | 29 | 13 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Suns 116-99. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.