Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 35 | 33 | 23 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 21 | 22 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Nets 113-112. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.