Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
85
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 28 | 21 | 15 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Wizards 117-85. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.