Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 88 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 22 | 24 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets ran roughshod over the Magic 111-88. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.