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.