Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 41 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 123 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Bulls 123-116. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.