Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 108 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 39 | 27 | 34 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards buried the Magic 136-108. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
