Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 41 | 30 | 20 | 33 | 124 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Nuggets survived the Magic 124-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' 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.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.