Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets snuck past the Mavericks 119-114. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.