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Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 25 19 28 26 98
Phoenix SunsSuns 33 28 32 32 125

After Action Report

The Suns demolished the Nuggets 125-98. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.