Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 129 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 40 | 28 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic survived the Bulls 132-129. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.