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.