Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 28 | 33 | 26 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Nuggets 117-113. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.