Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 104 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets outlasted the Magic 114-104. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.