Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 21 | 31 | 33 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets rolled past the Magic 119-96. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.