Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Bulls handled the Nuggets 113-97. Every possession went the Bulls way. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.