Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 16 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 89 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Heat 96-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Heat sent shots into the fifth row all night. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.