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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
128
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
130
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 33 32 28 35 128
Washington WizardsWizards 30 37 30 33 130

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Magic 130-128. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · 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.