Gameday: Spurs vs Nuggets : Round 1 Game 2





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Spurs vs. Nuggets
Round 1, Game 2
April 25, 2007 // 6:00p
AT&T Center // San Antonio, TX
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At a glance...

The Spurs took the lead midway through the first quarter in Wednesday's game and never looked back defeating the Nuggets 97-88.

On his birthday, Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Michael Finley, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker rounded out the double digit scorers for the Spurs with 14, 17 and 20 respectively.

Ginobili scored 15 points on 5 of 8 shooting in the second half. Also coming off the bench, Fabricio Oberto led the team with 10 rebounds and also contributed eight points.


Recap Box Score Highlights



Quote of the Game

“We expected to come in to these Playoffs and have a long series with the Nuggets. They are a very talented team and we respect them. They won the first game and now we need to go to Denver and try and get our home court back.”

- Tim Duncan
The Buzz

Make your plans now, because Wednesday's win guaranteed the Nuggets a return trip to San Antonio for a Game 5.

You will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs beginning at noon on Thursday, April 26. The Spurs will take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, May 2 at the AT&T Center.


Key Stat...
55%
The Spurs shot just over 55% in the second half hitting 16 of their 29 attempts. Manu Ginobili led the way with 15 of the Spurs 48 second half points.
Postgame Reaction

Spurs Locker
Nuggets Locker

Press Conference

Spur of the Game Line of the Game

Manu Ginobili

17 PTS
6 AST
4 REB

Tim Duncan

22 PTS
7 REB
5 BLK

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