Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 17 | 28 | 34 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Magic 114-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.