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nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 40 | 34 | 24 | 19 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Pistons 117-109. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Whispers of a Pistons locker-room rift aren't helping. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.