Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 34 | 25 | 20 | 99 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Raptors 99-91. Magic torched the Raptors on the offensive end. The Magic sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.