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.