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nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Hawks snuck past the Magic 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.