Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
103
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 21 | 27 | 34 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Magic 104-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · 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.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.