Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 19 | 19 | 37 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nets downed the Magic 116-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.