Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 19 | 32 | 20 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Nets 97-92. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.