Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 87 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Timberwolves 99-87. The Timberwolves 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.