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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
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Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 29 26 26 21 102
Orlando MagicMagic 23 32 24 20 99

After Action Report

In Orlando, the SuperSonics squeaked past the Magic 102-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. SuperSonics' 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.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.