Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 38 | 29 | 29 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 22 | 20 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Magic survived the Bulls 115-112. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Whispers of a Bulls locker-room rift aren't helping. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.