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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
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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.