Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
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Washington WizardsWizards
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 33 | 22 | 32 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 29 | 38 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards snuck past the Hawks 122-121. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.