Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 25 | 30 | 7 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 94 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Nuggets shocked the Knicks 98-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.