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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
131
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
135
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 28 29 27 37 10 131
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 28 37 26 30 14 135

After Action Report

In a track meet, the 76ers stunned the Hawks 135-131 in overtime. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.