Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 39 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 112 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Heat 112-101. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
