The Atlanta Hawks left the game for the taking. Their 15-point first-half lead dissipated in a sudden burst of Orlando Magic energy. The two teams battling to stay out of last place in the Southeast Division were trading blows. They seemingly had each other’s number in a push and pull second half.
The Hawks were playing a young and energetic lineup of guys trying to make it in the league. They looked every part of it, trying to outhustle the Magic at every turn.
Orlando was playing its old stalwarts, trying to eke out a win.