Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
124
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Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 42 | 29 | 28 | 124 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 39 | 25 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Hawks 124-117. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.