Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 30 | 36 | 29 | 121 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 41 | 34 | 23 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors fended off the Hawks 129-121. Raptors' scorers couldn't be contained. The Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · 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.