Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Nuggets 122-119. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.