Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 17 | 27 | 24 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 29 | 25 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Magic 125-88. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell; the Magic are in a full-on tailspin. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.