Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Washington WizardsWizards
123
away
Orlando MagicMagic
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 123 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 31 | 25 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Magic 123-114. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.