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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 26 21 26 28 11 112
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 10 36 26 29 9 110

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Magic survived the Timberwolves 112-110 in overtime. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.