Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 26 | 18 | 31 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Nuggets 116-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.