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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 33 30 38 30 131
Washington WizardsWizards 28 32 26 33 119

After Action Report

In Washington, the Nuggets downed the Wizards 131-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.