Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Heat blew the doors off the Nuggets 117-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.