Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
137
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
141
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 34 | 35 | 25 | 12 | 137 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 16 | 141 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Nuggets 141-137 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.