Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 19 | 30 | 29 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Wizards handled the Hawks 113-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.