Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 90 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 18 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards squeaked past the Magic 91-90. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.