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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
110
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 28 29 25 26 108
Orlando MagicMagic 25 24 30 31 110

After Action Report

The Magic survived the Bulls 110-108. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.