Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 96 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Nuggets 97-96. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Raptors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · 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.