Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 94 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 23 | 27 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls snuck past the Magic 97-94. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. The Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell; the Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.