Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Nuggets 97-96. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.