Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Pistons 120-101. Nuggets torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.