Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 26 | 33 | 24 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Timberwolves 116-114. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.