Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 98 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Heat snuck past the Nuggets 98-97. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.