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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
85
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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.