Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Magic 109-96. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.