Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 121 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Heat squeaked past the Nuggets 121-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.