Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 117 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets pulled away from the Nets 117-105. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · 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.