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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
87
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 26 17 35 21 99
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 20 24 20 23 87

After Action Report

In Seattle, the Magic took care of the SuperSonics 99-87. The SuperSonics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. The Magic sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.