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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
123
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
130
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 31 39 30 23 123
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 33 31 40 130

After Action Report

The Clippers fended off the Magic 130-123. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Magic are in a full-on tailspin. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.