Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Magic snuck past the Trail Blazers 109-108. Every possession went the Magic way. Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.