Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 17 | 30 | 37 | 104 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Raptors edged the Nuggets 110-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.