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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
111
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 26 24 30 37 117
Milwaukee BucksBucks 17 26 37 31 111

After Action Report

The Magic outlasted the Bucks 117-111. Magic's offense had its way with the Bucks. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Bucks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bucks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.