Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Wizards downed the Magic 112-99. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat; Magic's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.