Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
121
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 32 | 22 | 38 | 29 | 121 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Warriors held off the Nuggets 121-112. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Warriors. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.