Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 18 | 28 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Nuggets 102-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat; Nuggets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.