Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nets outlasted the Magic 114-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Magic are in a full-on tailspin. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.