Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 11 | 124 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 27 | 33 | 27 | 10 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Magic 124-123 in overtime. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.