Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Hawks 101-97. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.