Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 24 | 26 | 14 | 88 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 13 | 31 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Nets knocked off the Magic 88-87. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.