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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 21 22 28 24 95
Orlando MagicMagic 22 23 19 33 97

After Action Report

The Magic squeaked past the Timberwolves 97-95. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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.