Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Hawks 115-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.