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Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 19 21 36 23 99
Chicago BullsBulls 27 29 31 27 114

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Bulls outlasted the Magic 114-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Bulls · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.