Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 125 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Magic snuck past the SuperSonics 125-124. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.