Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 13 | 29 | 19 | 96 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 25 | 41 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Raptors buried the Magic 127-96. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; the Raptors bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.