Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Trail Blazers 97-86. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. The Magic steamroller is in full effect right now; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.