Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 21 | 30 | 17 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Magic survived the Trail Blazers 100-96. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.