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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 22 37 28 30 117
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 32 27 33 26 118

After Action Report

In Toronto, the Raptors squeaked past the Nuggets 118-117. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.