Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 17 | 24 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Nuggets pulled away from the Knicks 118-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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.