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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 33 26 33 27 119
Denver NuggetsNuggets 39 31 28 18 116

After Action Report

The Warriors snuck past the Nuggets 119-116. Warriors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.