Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
92
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 92 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the SuperSonics 92-87. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; SuperSonics' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.