Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Orlando MagicMagic
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 22 | 20 | 30 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Mavericks 106-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.