Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 104 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Spurs ran roughshod over the Nuggets 129-104. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.