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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.