Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 20 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Warriors outlasted the Nuggets 116-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Warriors cashed in. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Warriors' 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.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.