Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 37 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Nuggets 126-123. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.