Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 36 | 33 | 25 | 127 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks held off the Nuggets 127-121. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.