Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
126
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 15 | 26 | 15 | 87 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 29 | 35 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Hornets 126-87. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.