Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 40 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Nuggets 120-115. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.