Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 14 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 80 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 35 | 24 | 43 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Suns 135-80. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.