Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 28 | 24 | 35 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 24 | 34 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Nuggets 123-117. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Magic.
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.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.