Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 120-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.