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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
86
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
83
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 21 22 26 17 86
Orlando MagicMagic 17 33 11 22 83

After Action Report

In Orlando, the Warriors survived the Magic 86-83. The Warriors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Warriors lately. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.