Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
87
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 25 | 23 | 8 | 87 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 21 | 13 | 28 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Spurs 92-87. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.