Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
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Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 29 | 34 | 23 | 122 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 36 | 34 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Spurs 122-119. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.