Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 121 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks upended the Clippers 121-115. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.