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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
away
Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
100
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 31 40 21 31 123
Washington WizardsWizards 28 25 15 32 100

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Hawks demolished the Wizards 123-100. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.