Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 24 | 26 | 35 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Nuggets squeaked past the Mavericks 106-105. Every possession went the Nuggets way. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.