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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 30 31 31 26 118
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 28 22 33 116

After Action Report

The Magic snuck past the Mavericks 118-116. Magic's offense had its way with the Mavericks. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.