Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 25 | 37 | 24 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 29 | 45 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Suns 130-114. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.