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nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
92
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Orlando MagicMagic
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 18 | 18 | 34 | 92 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Magic 92-87. Suns' offense had its way with the Magic. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.