Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
102
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Chemistry
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 19 | 31 | 27 | 102 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 26 | 29 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the SuperSonics 102-99. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.