Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Nuggets 115-104. Magic's offense had its way with the Nuggets. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.