Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Hornets 117-115. Magic torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.