Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 18 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 80 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Nets 98-80. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.