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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
115
away
Chemistry Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 27 27 32 29 115
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 35 20 28 113

After Action Report

The Magic squeaked past the Mavericks 115-113. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Mavericks · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.