Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 17 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 92 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the 76ers 101-92. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.