Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Mavericks 109-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.