Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
82
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 89 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 24 | 13 | 21 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Nets 89-82. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. Whispers of a Nets locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.