Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
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Chemistry
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Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 28 | 32 | 22 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Timberwolves 113-109. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.