Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 31 | 23 | 35 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Spurs downed the Nuggets 116-104. Spurs' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.