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.