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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.