Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 32 | 37 | 33 | 138 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Hawks handled the Wizards 138-127. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · 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.