Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 41 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 125 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets outlasted the Raptors 125-111. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.