Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 42 | 20 | 21 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 21 | 33 | 44 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Nets 115-109. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.