Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Jersey NetsNets
118
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Orlando MagicMagic
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 30 | 23 | 37 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Magic 118-115. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.