Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
109
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Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 39 | 22 | 28 | 16 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Magic survived the Hawks 109-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Hawks locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.