Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 128 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 128-105. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.