Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 128 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 40 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic fended off the Kings 128-119. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.