Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
139
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
140
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 34 | 38 | 31 | 36 | 139 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 38 | 33 | 32 | 140 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic snuck past the Kings 140-139. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.