Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
135
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 39 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 135 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards downed the Magic 135-118. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.