Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
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Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 29 | 31 | 37 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hawks buried the Wizards 125-100. Hawks torched the Wizards on the offensive end. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.