Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 15 | 26 | 23 | 32 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 27 | 33 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic buried the Nets 119-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nets sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.