Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
121
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 28 | 34 | 13 | 110 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 26 | 38 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat pulled away from the Nuggets 121-110. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.