Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 21 | 37 | 28 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 29 | 38 | 24 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic fended off the Bulls 126-119. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.