Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 30 | 28 | 42 | 127 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 35 | 26 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Magic edged the Nets 127-121. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.