Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
80
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 26 | 13 | 19 | 80 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 19 | 21 | 32 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors handled the Magic 97-80. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Raptors. The Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.