Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Nuggets 118-102. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.