Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 135 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Kings downed the Hawks 135-123. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.