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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 30 31 34 28 123
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 21 22 28 28 99

After Action Report

The Hawks buried the Timberwolves 123-99. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.