Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Magic 110-105. Every possession went the Nuggets way. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.