Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 123 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 27 | 18 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Nuggets 123-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Nuggets lately. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.