Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 101 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 24 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Warriors 101-94. The Warriors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.