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Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
92
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 24 25 26 26 101
Chicago BullsBulls 28 19 19 26 92

After Action Report

The Magic held off the Bulls 101-92. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

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