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.