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Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
140
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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.