Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 23 | 29 | 21 | 98 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Magic 117-98. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.