Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
138
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 42 | 29 | 36 | 31 | 138 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Magic demolished the Nets 138-107. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.