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.