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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
104
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 18 33 21 32 104
Sacramento KingsKings 31 32 23 33 119

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings pulled away from the Magic 119-104. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Magic are in a full-on tailspin. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.