Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 14 | 27 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Magic downed the Timberwolves 117-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.