Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 23 | 34 | 26 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Bulls 113-103. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.