Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 23 | 35 | 33 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Trail Blazers 111-108. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.