Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 42 | 36 | 30 | 136 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets rolled past the Magic 136-93. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.