Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 12 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Magic rolled past the Nuggets 116-88. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.