Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
129
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
138
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 34 | 38 | 31 | 129 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Magic edged the Nuggets 138-129. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.