Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Spurs shocked the Nuggets 112-111. Lineup balance gave the Spurs a clear synergy edge. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.