Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 33 | 28 | 16 | 103 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 13 | 27 | 37 | 38 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Nuggets 115-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.