Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 18 | 29 | 23 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 28 | 34 | 16 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Nuggets 100-99. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.