Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 134 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Hawks 134-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.