Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 21 | 23 | 37 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic snuck past the Suns 114-112. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.