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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
135
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 32 40 32 31 135
Orlando MagicMagic 31 30 21 34 116

After Action Report

The Wizards outlasted the Magic 135-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

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