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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.