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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
82
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
141
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 20 18 23 82
Orlando MagicMagic 39 29 45 28 141

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Magic blew the doors off the Kings 141-82. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.