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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
98
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 16 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 103 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 11 | 32 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Magic 103-98. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.