Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 109 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 25 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Warriors 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.