Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
136
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 39 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 136 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 41 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Hawks 136-132. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Hawks. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.