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Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
94
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 37 17 31 16 101
Chicago BullsBulls 25 15 28 26 94

After Action Report

The Magic edged the Bulls 101-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Whispers of a Bulls locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.