Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 16 | 19 | 25 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Magic 118-88. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.