Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Nuggets 115-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.