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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.