Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 3:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 27 | 28 | 40 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the SuperSonics 118-117. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.