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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
89
away
Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 26 21 21 21 89
Orlando MagicMagic 38 21 22 31 112

After Action Report

The Magic ran roughshod over the Kings 112-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.