Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Nuggets 116-112. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.