Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 16 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 106 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Hawks buried the Raptors 106-84. Hawks torched the Raptors on the offensive end. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.