Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 21 | 34 | 34 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nets squeaked past the Nuggets 117-112. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.