Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 34 | 24 | 25 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 29 | 25 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Heat 117-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.