Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 39 | 27 | 29 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Kings 118-102. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Kings. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.