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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 26 19 35 28 108
Orlando MagicMagic 32 19 34 31 116

After Action Report

In Orlando, the Magic upended the Wizards 116-108. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic are in a full-on tailspin. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.