Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 120 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Nuggets 120-118. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.