Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hawks took care of the Wizards 118-105. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.