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