Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 40 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 129 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 26 | 35 | 20 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Heat 129-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.