Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 3:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 98 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the SuperSonics 102-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.