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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
134
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 21 31 26 30 108
Denver NuggetsNuggets 34 31 29 40 134

After Action Report

In Denver, the Nuggets rolled past the Mavericks 134-108. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.