Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 18 | 24 | 34 | 26 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 37 | 13 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Magic 102-95. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.