Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 130 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Hawks blew the doors off the Suns 130-98. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.