Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
75
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 14 | 23 | 30 | 8 | 75 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 17 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets rolled past the Magic 95-75. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.