Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 120 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 17 | 32 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Spurs 120-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.