Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 31 | 18 | 24 | 97 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Spurs 117-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.