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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
129
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
132
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 31 26 33 39 129
Washington WizardsWizards 38 29 31 34 132

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Magic 132-129. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.