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Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
114
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Chemistry Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
113
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 37 26 28 23 114
Chicago BullsBulls 25 34 24 30 113

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Magic survived the Bulls 114-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 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.