Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
139
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
85
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 38 | 37 | 29 | 139 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 2 | 26 | 33 | 24 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Nuggets 139-85. Mavericks torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.