Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 37 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 29 | 35 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Nuggets 124-113. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.