Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 104 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Suns 104-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.