The Nuggets took this game right to the Spurs.  The Nuggets out-rebounded the Spurs 44-35 and they outscored them 28-23 in the crucial 4th quarter of the game.  The Spurs just couldn’t handle Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson as they combined to score 61 points last night.  The Spurs also had a tough time getting the ball inside against Nene and Marcus Camby who dominated the paint.  Tony Parker led the way for the Spurs with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.  Michael Finley added 15 points and Robert Horry scored 14 points in 25 minutes off of the bench.  Tim Duncan had a decent game with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocked shots.  Manu Ginobili was only 4 for 15 from the floor and he wound up with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.  The Nuggets lead the series 1-0.

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