Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 127 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 26 | 37 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Nuggets 127-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' 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.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.