Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 32 | 26 | 38 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks outlasted the Magic 123-117. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · 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.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.