Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 28 | 18 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Nuggets 109-107. Magic torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.