Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 26 | 29 | 11 | 97 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 19 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the 76ers 97-90. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. Shots just aren't falling for the 76ers lately; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.