Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 24 | 14 | 27 | 90 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 28 | 24 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Hornets 125-90. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.