Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 24 | 29 | 21 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nets rolled past the Magic 117-97. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.