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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 29 34 26 28 117
Orlando MagicMagic 28 21 35 31 115

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Nets snuck past the Magic 117-115. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.