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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
95
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 25 30 26 32 113
Orlando MagicMagic 22 21 28 24 95

After Action Report

In Orlando, the Nuggets outlasted the Magic 113-95. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.