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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
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Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
114
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 24 26 27 99
Orlando MagicMagic 24 28 28 34 114

After Action Report

The Magic outlasted the Timberwolves 114-99. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.