Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 123 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 26 | 25 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Nuggets squeaked past the Spurs 123-121. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · 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.