Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 33 | 37 | 24 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Magic 114-105. Suns' offense had its way with the Magic. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.