Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 33 | 37 | 25 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Hornets 125-121. Magic torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.