Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 24 | 28 | 14 | 85 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls buried the Magic 109-85. Bulls' positional fit overwhelmed the Magic rotation. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.