Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 121 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Nuggets 121-117. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.