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Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
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Chemistry Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
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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.