Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 124 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 22 | 21 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic rolled past the Kings 124-104. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.