Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 12 | 25 | 19 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Magic buried the Wizards 112-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.