Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 20 | 42 | 33 | 27 | 9 | 131 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 12 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets snuck past the 76ers 134-131 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.