Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 103 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs fended off the Nuggets 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.