Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 12 | 27 | 32 | 21 | 92 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 38 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Nuggets 92-91. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic are in a full-on tailspin. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
