Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 25 | 40 | 30 | 125 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The 76ers edged the Nuggets 125-116. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the 76ers stayed locked in; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.