Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 16 | 30 | 29 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 18 | 24 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Nuggets 111-98. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.