Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 88 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 20 | 27 | 40 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets buried the 76ers 117-88. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; 76ers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The 76ers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.