Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Heat 117-103. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.