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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.