Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 87 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 27 | 35 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic blew the doors off the Wizards 128-87. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.