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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
84
away
Chemistry Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 22 17 19 26 84
Denver NuggetsNuggets 25 21 31 19 96

After Action Report

The Nuggets handled the Kings 96-84. Nuggets' positional fit overwhelmed the Kings rotation. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.