Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 87 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic blew the doors off the Hornets 117-87. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.