Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 45 | 23 | 44 | 17 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Trail Blazers 129-95. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.