Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Kings 118-112. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.