Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 39 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 18 | 37 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Wizards 123-107. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.