Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 30 | 35 | 22 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 25 | 37 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Hawks 115-111. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.