Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 22 | 18 | 28 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 39 | 24 | 43 | 34 | 140 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets demolished the Magic 140-97. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.