Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Orlando MagicMagic
104
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Washington WizardsWizards
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 104 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards squeaked past the Magic 105-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.