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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
120
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 27 37 28 28 120
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 30 25 26 104

After Action Report

The Magic downed the Timberwolves 120-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · 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.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.