Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 36 | 23 | 23 | 99 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Clippers 99-83. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic steamroller is in full effect right now; the Clippers are in a full-on tailspin. 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
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.