Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 129 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Spurs 129-123. Nuggets torched the Spurs on the offensive end. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.