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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 21 21 26 29 97
Orlando MagicMagic 26 25 27 27 105

After Action Report

In Orlando, the Magic outlasted the Suns 105-97. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Suns are in a full-on tailspin. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's 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

  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.