Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 2
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Orlando MagicMagic
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Mavericks 97-96. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.