Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
148
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 42 | 38 | 26 | 42 | 148 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 36 | 19 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Magic ran roughshod over the Nuggets 148-109. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · 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 · 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.