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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
102
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Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
94
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 29 21 18 34 102
Orlando MagicMagic 22 30 22 20 94

After Action Report

The Bobcats fended off the Magic 102-94. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Bobcats stayed locked in. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.