Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 30 | 27 | 12 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Nuggets 112-104. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.