Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 115 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Raptors 115-112. Nuggets torched the Raptors on the offensive end. Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · 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.