Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 105 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 40 | 24 | 27 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs ran roughshod over the Hawks 127-105. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.