Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 35 | 29 | 16 | 107 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 36 | 21 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics stunned the Magic 109-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.