Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 114 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 35 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The 76ers edged the Hawks 123-114. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.