Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 23 | 29 | 14 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 30 | 36 | 13 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hawks downed the Raptors 111-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.