Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
125
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 39 | 23 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Hornets 125-117. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.