Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 93 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 30 | 21 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets survived the Mavericks 97-93. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.