Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Wizards 98-97. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.