Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 107 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Pistons 119-107. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.