Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Nuggets edged the Heat 105-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.