Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
111
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 20 | 15 | 27 | 90 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 24 | 34 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Nuggets 111-90. Magic's offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.