Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
90
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Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 90 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks handled the Pacers 104-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 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. Style points be damned.
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.