Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 27 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 89 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 18 | 30 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic handled the Bobcats 103-89. The Bobcats couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Bobcats' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.