Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 116 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Nuggets survived the Kings 116-114. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nuggets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.