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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
132
away
Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
99
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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.