Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Nuggets 118-98. Heat's offense had its way with the Nuggets. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.