Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 22 | 29 | 16 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Nets 97-88. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.