Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 29 | 41 | 28 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 35 | 35 | 25 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Magic 130-126. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.