Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Magic 112-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.