Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 28 | 31 | 37 | 132 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Magic 132-99. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.