Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
133
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 38 | 38 | 31 | 26 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets took care of the Mavericks 133-118. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.