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