Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 38 | 29 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Nuggets 123-118. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.