Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 106 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 34 | 21 | 32 | 18 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Nuggets survived the 76ers 106-105. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.