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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
125
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 34 33 22 113
Orlando MagicMagic 34 31 30 30 125

After Action Report

The Magic took care of the Kings 125-113. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.