Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 38 | 34 | 23 | 130 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets survived the Mavericks 131-130. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.