Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 22 | 21 | 15 | 39 | 97 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 42 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Jazz 140-97. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.