Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 23 | 36 | 26 | 118 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 25 | 28 | 35 | 17 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Warriors 118-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Warriors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.