Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 13 | 30 | 31 | 97 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Spurs 97-87. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.