Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 38 | 25 | 30 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 19 | 35 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets squeaked past the Pistons 116-114. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.