Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic squeaked past the Nets 103-99. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.