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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
95
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 21 27 33 28 109
Orlando MagicMagic 17 16 34 28 95

After Action Report

The SuperSonics handled the Magic 109-95. SuperSonics' offense had its way with the Magic. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.