Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 23 | 35 | 31 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 18 | 38 | 40 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Magic knocked off the Wizards 118-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.