Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 22 | 40 | 34 | 126 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 19 | 20 | 19 | 31 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the 76ers 126-89. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the 76ers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.