Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Heat 103-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.