Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Nets edged the Magic 118-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.