Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 29 | 16 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hawks fended off the Magic 114-106. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.