Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 101 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic demolished the Wizards 126-101. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.