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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
139
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 30 36 36 37 139
Washington WizardsWizards 35 38 21 28 122

After Action Report

In Washington, the Magic handled the Wizards 139-122. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.