Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 107 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 36 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Nuggets 116-107. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.