Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 34 | 34 | 37 | 128 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Hawks edged the Kings 128-121. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.