Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets squeaked past the Pistons 119-117. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.