Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 28 | 40 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers upended the Magic 130-116. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Clippers · 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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.