Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
133
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 133 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Magic ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 133-111. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.