Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 99 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 10 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Raptors 99-96. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.