Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 25 | 37 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls buried the Magic 119-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.