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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
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Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 29 28 28 27 112
San Antonio SpursSpurs 28 25 33 33 119

After Action Report

In San Antonio, the Spurs held off the Nuggets 119-112. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.