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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 24 26 25 26 101
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 31 22 24 22 99

After Action Report

The Magic snuck past the Clippers 101-99. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.