Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 20 | 30 | 19 | 90 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 39 | 36 | 18 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Nuggets 129-90. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · 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.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.