Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 21 | 24 | 35 | 101 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Nets handled the Magic 113-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.