Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 19 | 27 | 13 | 91 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 25 | 21 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Nuggets 119-91. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.