Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Nuggets 109-97. Hawks torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.