Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
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Chemistry
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Orlando MagicMagic
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 22 | 29 | 34 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Magic 118-117. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.