Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 104 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 17 | 32 | 19 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Grizzlies 104-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.