Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 21 | 26 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons edged the Nuggets 109-100. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.