Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 21 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 92 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Bobcats 104-92. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bobcats' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.