Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 105 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets held off the Magic 105-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.