Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 35 | 18 | 21 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 37 | 28 | 36 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Mavericks 128-112. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.