Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
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Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Magic 115-113. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.