Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 41 | 26 | 40 | 137 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Hawks stunned the Nets 137-125. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.