Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 25 | 32 | 18 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hawks pulled away from the Suns 120-109. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.