Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Pistons 109-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.