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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Washington WizardsWizards
121
away
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 14 | 39 | 30 | 38 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Magic 121-101. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.