Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 37 | 32 | 29 | 20 | 118 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 29 | 25 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Raptors 118-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.