Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
80
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 29 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 137 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 28 | 15 | 19 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats demolished the Magic 137-80. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bobcats' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bobcats answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.