Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 22 | 23 | 33 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 29 | 19 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Suns 99-94. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.