Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Hornets 104-98. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.