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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
100
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Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
90
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 21 23 22 34 100
Orlando MagicMagic 20 20 27 23 90

After Action Report

The Bobcats downed the Magic 100-90. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bobcats. Second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats; the Bobcats carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. The Bobcats rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.