Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 27 | 19 | 28 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets outlasted the Raptors 118-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.