Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
144
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 35 | 31 | 41 | 144 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 26 | 36 | 35 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Magic downed the Mavericks 144-132. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.