Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 120 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 30 | 36 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs squeaked past the Nuggets 122-120. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.