Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 31 | 20 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic took care of the Nuggets 113-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.