Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Orlando MagicMagic
93
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New Jersey NetsNets
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 93 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets squeaked past the Magic 96-93. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.