Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Magic 117-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.