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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
away
Chemistry Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 20 19 30 37 106
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 26 36 34 122

After Action Report

The Spurs downed the Nuggets 122-106. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.