Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
77
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 77 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets rolled past the Pistons 98-77. Ugly basketball, but the Nuggets did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.