Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 18 | 34 | 29 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets outlasted the Mavericks 126-118. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.