Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 28 | 25 | 35 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Magic edged the SuperSonics 120-111. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.