Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 25 | 36 | 31 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 20 | 30 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nets downed the Magic 120-109. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.