Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Orlando MagicMagic
91
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Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 91 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 17 | 28 | 36 | 17 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Bobcats held off the Magic 98-91. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bobcats. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bobcats' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.