Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 115 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 19 | 32 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Nets squeaked past the Hawks 115-112. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.