Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 31 | 20 | 21 | 95 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Heat 97-95. Nuggets torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.