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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
110
away
Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 30 26 28 26 110
Orlando MagicMagic 27 40 26 25 118

After Action Report

The Magic edged the Bobcats 118-110. The Bobcats had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.