Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 43 | 20 | 15 | 105 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 22 | 36 | 46 | 27 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz rolled past the Nuggets 131-105. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.