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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
140
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 35 32 17 30 114
Denver NuggetsNuggets 33 27 42 38 140

After Action Report

The Nuggets rolled past the Suns 140-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.