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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
80
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 21 20 16 23 80
Orlando MagicMagic 26 30 23 20 99

After Action Report

The Magic outlasted the Spurs 99-80. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.