Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Nuggets 121-99. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.