Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Nuggets 112-105. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.