Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 39 | 33 | 31 | 124 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 28 | 33 | 37 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic outlasted the Nuggets 130-124. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.