Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Bulls buried the Magic 118-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · 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.