Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
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New Jersey NetsNets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 115 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets survived the Hawks 116-115. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nets · 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 · 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.