Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 33 | 20 | 28 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Spurs 112-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.