Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
80
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 27 | 36 | 33 | 131 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Clippers 131-80. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.