Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 32 | 27 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic held off the Hornets 129-120. Magic torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.