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