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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
111
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Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
108
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 32 27 29 23 111
Orlando MagicMagic 22 27 28 31 108

After Action Report

The Nets snuck past the Magic 111-108. Nets torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.