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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 25 25 21 27 13 111
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 22 33 25 18 12 110

After Action Report

The Magic snuck past the Trail Blazers 111-110 in overtime. Every possession went the Magic way. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.