Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 84 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 17 | 37 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Kings ran roughshod over the Magic 111-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.