Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 101 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Nuggets 116-101. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.