Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 26 | 32 | 20 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Timberwolves 98-97. Ugly basketball, but the Nuggets did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.