Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Washington WizardsWizards
104
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 25 | 22 | 30 | 104 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 44 | 25 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Wizards 117-104. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.