Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 28 | 32 | 16 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 18 | 26 | 33 | 100 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat survived the Nuggets 100-96. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.