Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 92 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Hawks 95-92. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.