Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
79
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 94 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Magic 94-79. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.