Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
136
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
124
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 136 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 28 | 25 | 41 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Magic 136-124. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.