Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
153
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 36 | 44 | 39 | 153 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs rolled past the Nuggets 153-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.