Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
121
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 38 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 131 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 35 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Magic upended the Clippers 131-121. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.