Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 27 | 34 | 18 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Jazz 107-102. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.