Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 81 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Nuggets 114-81. Every possession went the Magic way. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nuggets are in a full-on tailspin. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.