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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 37 29 32 28 126
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 27 23 31 35 116

After Action Report

The Magic outlasted the Warriors 126-116. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.