Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 112 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic squeaked past the Hawks 112-109. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic are in a full-on tailspin; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.