Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 20 | 35 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Trail Blazers 113-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.