Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 89 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Magic handled the Suns 99-89. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.