Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Timberwolves 114-111. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.