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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 23 28 34 29 114
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 40 23 29 24 116

After Action Report

The Raptors squeaked past the Nuggets 116-114. Raptors' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Fresh off a statement win, the Raptors stayed locked in; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.