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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 25 27 28 32 112
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 22 23 33 104

After Action Report

The Magic edged the Hawks 112-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.