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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
143
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 39 34 36 34 143
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 32 21 27 22 102

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Magic blew the doors off the Grizzlies 143-102. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

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