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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
99
away
Chemistry Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 29 19 31 20 99
Denver NuggetsNuggets 30 20 26 30 106

After Action Report

In Denver, the Nuggets fended off the Wizards 106-99. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.