Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 25 | 36 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat ran roughshod over the Nuggets 118-97. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.