Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
132
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 11 | 132 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 15 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Hawks 136-132 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.