Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
141
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 49 | 30 | 34 | 141 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 29 | 40 | 35 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Nuggets outlasted the Mavericks 141-131. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.