Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
80
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 80 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 14 | 29 | 32 | 17 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks downed the Magic 92-80. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. The Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.