Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 41 | 35 | 27 | 37 | 140 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 21 | 33 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs rolled past the Nuggets 140-116. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.