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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.