Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Magic 117-112. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic are in a full-on tailspin. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.