Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 127 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 35 | 23 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Mavericks 127-125. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.