Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
80
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 9 | 30 | 16 | 25 | 80 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Wizards buried the Magic 112-80. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.