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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
119
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 20 24 33 30 14 121
Washington WizardsWizards 26 32 25 24 12 119

After Action Report

The Magic snuck past the Wizards 121-119 in overtime. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.