Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 39 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 139 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Kings outlasted the Hawks 139-128. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.