Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 11 | 120 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 123 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs snuck past the Nuggets 123-120 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.