Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 33 | 34 | 24 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Hornets 125-119. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.