Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 112 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 31 | 22 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Hawks 112-109. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.