Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 29 | 26 | 10 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 33 | 26 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Nuggets 108-92. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.