Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 36 | 23 | 35 | 24 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 26 | 18 | 23 | 87 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets buried the Magic 118-87. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.