Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 114 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 40 | 27 | 30 | 41 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Nets demolished the Magic 138-114. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; Nets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.