Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Nuggets 112-99. Every possession went the Magic way. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.