Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 33 | 25 | 20 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the SuperSonics 117-112. Nuggets' offense had its way with the SuperSonics. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.