Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 37 | 34 | 37 | 25 | 133 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 37 | 31 | 40 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets squeaked past the Raptors 134-133. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. 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.
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.