Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 27 | 22 | 32 | 107 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Magic 109-107. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.