Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
99
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Knicks 102-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.