Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 125 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 25 | 26 | 40 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Magic fended off the Bulls 125-116. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.