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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 29 24 34 18 105
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 18 21 30 33 102

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Magic survived the Grizzlies 105-102. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.