Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 25 | 36 | 19 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 23 | 32 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets upended the Mavericks 109-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.