Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 87 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Magic edged the Suns 96-87. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.