Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
72
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 25 | 19 | 30 | 98 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 14 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 72 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Spurs 98-72. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Hawks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.