Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 17 | 32 | 38 | 14 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 28 | 36 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Wizards buried the Nuggets 127-101. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.