Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
76
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 76 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Kings 117-76. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Kings' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.