Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
89
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Nuggets outlasted the Kings 99-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.