Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 108 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Bulls 108-99. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; 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. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.