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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
128
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 24 30 43 31 128
Washington WizardsWizards 28 27 21 33 109

After Action Report

The Magic outlasted the Wizards 128-109. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Wizards' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.