Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
73
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 20 | 35 | 29 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 73 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Nuggets demolished the Knicks 109-73. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.