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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
98
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 30 25 20 34 109
New Jersey NetsNets 32 17 28 21 98

After Action Report

The Hawks took care of the Nets 109-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Nets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.