Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls snuck past the Magic 117-112. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.