Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 24 | 39 | 34 | 122 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 32 | 22 | 17 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hawks rolled past the Nuggets 122-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
