Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 118 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Raptors 118-98. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.