Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 42 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 121 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Timberwolves 121-118. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.