Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 18 | 35 | 35 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 33 | 19 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Nuggets squeaked past the Kings 121-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.