Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 42 | 27 | 26 | 122 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Nuggets held off the Spurs 122-116. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Spurs. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.