Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Jazz survived the Nuggets 101-96. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.