Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Nuggets fended off the Magic 114-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.