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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
143
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 38 36 35 34 143
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 30 32 22 27 111

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Magic buried the SuperSonics 143-111. Magic's offense had its way with the SuperSonics. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the SuperSonics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.