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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
126
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Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
118
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Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 28 32 34 32 126
Utah JazzJazz 27 24 32 35 118

After Action Report

In Utah, the Magic fended off the Jazz 126-118. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. Whispers of a Jazz locker-room rift aren't helping. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.