Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 87 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 34 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Jazz ran roughshod over the Nuggets 108-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.