Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
71
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Miami HeatHeat
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 10 | 24 | 15 | 22 | 71 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 37 | 23 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Nuggets 109-71. Heat torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
