Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 17 | 33 | 29 | 109 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 31 | 20 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Mavericks held off the Nuggets 109-103. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.