Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 24 | 26 | 14 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 30 | 36 | 23 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Spurs 122-96. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.