Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 41 | 25 | 32 | 131 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nets ran roughshod over the Magic 131-105. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.