Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
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Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
126
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 23 | 37 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Kings buried the Nuggets 126-102. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.