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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 26 24 33 34 117
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 28 29 28 24 109

After Action Report

The Magic fended off the SuperSonics 117-109. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.