Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
129
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Chemistry
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Washington WizardsWizards
132
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 33 | 36 | 28 | 129 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 37 | 25 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Hawks 132-129. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.