Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 31 | 17 | 22 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 39 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Hawks 118-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.