Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 109 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 21 | 32 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the SuperSonics 109-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.