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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
69
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 20 18 18 13 69
Orlando MagicMagic 27 20 24 26 97

After Action Report

The Magic rolled past the Spurs 97-69. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.