Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 26 | 42 | 31 | 123 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Nuggets 123-118. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.