Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 35 | 33 | 25 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 35 | 22 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Magic 121-116. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.