Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 111 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 40 | 27 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets fended off the Heat 120-111. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.