Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
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Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 27 | 21 | 34 | 117 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Spurs fended off the Nuggets 126-117. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.