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Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
123
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 42 35 28 26 131
Sacramento KingsKings 25 38 31 29 123

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Nuggets outlasted the Kings 131-123. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.