Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
78
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 8 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 78 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 28 | 18 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Spurs ran roughshod over the Nuggets 111-78. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.