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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
100
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Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
125
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 16 28 38 18 100
Orlando MagicMagic 27 37 39 22 125

After Action Report

The Magic blew the doors off the Nets 125-100. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.