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Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
126
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 31 37 32 26 126
San Antonio SpursSpurs 28 23 35 33 119

After Action Report

In San Antonio, the Magic shocked the Spurs 126-119. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · 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.