Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 36 | 26 | 28 | 120 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Spurs 120-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.