Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 37 | 37 | 31 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Mavericks 133-101. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.