Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 34 | 23 | 22 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Magic rolled past the Nuggets 126-102. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.