Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 31 | 24 | 33 | 113 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Nuggets 113-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.