Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
136
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 136 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 31 | 33 | 20 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Nuggets outlasted the Heat 136-118. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.