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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
124
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
home
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.